Section 1983 Civil Rights

Federal civil rights lawsuits under Section 1983 addressing constitutional violations by government officials.

Haley v. Birmingham Police Headquarters et al
  1. Haley v. Birmingham Police Headquarters et al
  2. Jurisdiction: United States (Northern District of Alabama) (February 4, 2026)
  3. Key Figures: Plaintiff: Marcus Haley; Defendants: Birmingham Police Headquarters, City of Birmingham, Officers John Doe 1-3
  4. Case Tags: Section 1983 Civil Rights;Excessive Force;Qualified Immunity;Municipal Liability (Monell)
Delion v. City of Woodstock
  1. Delion v. City of Woodstock
  2. Jurisdiction: United States (Northern District of Alabama) (March 20, 2026)
  3. Original Case: Delion et al v. City of Woodstock, Alabama et al
  4. Key Figures: Plaintiffs: Estate of Marcus Delion, minor children J.D. and K.D.; Defendants: City of Woodstock, Alabama, Officer Tyler Brennan, Chief of Police Linda Hargrove
  5. Case Tags: Excessive Force;Wrongful Death;Municipal Liability;Section 1983 Civil Rights